Ames, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 18,709 housing units in Ames.
This represents a 16.5% growth from 16,058 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 18,414 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 295 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Ames is about 46.1%.
Ames's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.5%.
Average household size is 2.3 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Ames were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.90% |
| One Bedroom | 16.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Median year structure was built | 1968 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $130,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $116,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $492 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.90% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.80% |
| Debt Free | 28.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.3% |
